Lead Pastor

Lead Pastor – Friendly Avenue Baptist Church

Friendly Avenue Baptist Church is an established, conservative, Southern Baptist Church, with a blended worship style and worship ministries. We are seeking a lead pastor who has a heart to see God do a new work of revival and spiritual awakening in us and in our community. The right candidate will be a spiritually gifted and dynamic communicator who will prayerfully shepherd us.

We desire to see all people know the joy of entering into a transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. The ideal candidate is discerning in his approach, collaborative in his leadership, and missional in his worldview.

A complete description of this Lead Pastor role can be seen on our website at .

If interested and qualified, please submit the following to pa
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• First and Last Name in the Subject Line
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• URL link to Preaching Sample
• Three (3) References

Lead Pastor

Full‑time

To lead, pastor, and counsel the Friendly Avenue Baptist Church congregation and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Possesses a personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Meets the requirements for an overseer/elder as required in 1 Timothy 3:1‑7 and Titus 1:5‑9.
• Pursues a growing relationship with God through the Word and prayer.
• Models a Christ‑like spirit and biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Demonstrates integrity in all areas of life.
• Walks in humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.
• Commits to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 walk of belief and discipleship.

• Four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university required.
• A seminary degree from an accredited seminary is expected.
• Minimum five (5) years’ church ministry experience, including at least three (3) years of prior pastoral experience in a Southern Baptist Church.

• A man called of God and set apart to the ministry of the Gospel message.
• The principal leader, disciple‑maker, and spiritual visionary of the church who is equipped to organize, mobilize, and revitalize church ministries for Christ.
• Instills and excites the imperative and power of continual prayer, drawing the church closer to the Holy Spirit and clarifying ministries for congregational and community needs.
• Demonstrates the heart and mind of the Chief Shepherd, ensuring the church is well led, cared for, and protected.
• The principal messenger of God’s Word in public worship, promoting a vibrant and impactful discipleship ministry.
• Partners with other leaders to empower and equip maturing members for service and ministry opportunities, offering appropriate spiritual guidance and counseling.
• A dynamic communicator, conveying the profound depth and breadth of the Gospel and its relevance to life, and serving as a clear clarion call for change, compassion, and action.
• Instills the call of God among members, rallying them to share the good news in impactful ways.
• Action‑oriented and expertly manages continuity, change, and transition, rendering broad goals into achievable steps while upholding integrity.

• Work with ministry team and lay leaders to cast vision and establish direction for FABC.
• Equip, educate, and edify the church for witness and service.
• Teach biblical revelation as the inspired and inerrant Word of God.
• Oversee staff development to ensure each member reaches full kingdom potential.
• Serve congregation and community needs as the voice of FABC on local and global issues.
• Lead the congregation in corporate prayer times and facilitate seasons of personal prayer.
• Engage in and promote pastoral care ministries such as biblical counseling, visitation, weddings, funerals.
• Ensure all ministerial staff have necessary resources to fulfill their duties.
• Exercise biblical authority and demonstrate a Christian witness in all encounters.
• Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ without fear, reservation, or hesitation.
• Lead the congregation in becoming an externally focused church, assessing opportunities for ministry and witness to the greater community.
• Cooperate with local leaders, the Piedmont Baptist Association, Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, and the Southern Baptist Convention.
• Support Baptist missions and cooperative programs aligned to FABC core values.

• Hours:
  
  40 per week
• Salary:
  Commensurate with experience and evaluated annually
• Benefits:
  Disability, Health & Life Insurance;
  Retirement Plan;
  Vacation and Holidays;
  Professional Expense allowance; refer to the Employee Handbook for more details.

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